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“I have had nothing but admiration for this great British institution, which has done so much for the world of books and reading for over a century and a quarter.”—R.P. Carr, Former Director of Oxford University Library Services and Bodley’s Librarian

Baker & Taylor and Blackwell Sign Important Agreement

A message from Andrew Hutchings, Group CEO Blackwell

I would like to share important news regarding our organization and how we will serve you and your patrons going forward. Effective December 4, 2009 Baker & Taylor, Inc., has acquired Blackwell North America and Australia-based James Bennett. The structure of this agreement is as follows:

Baker & Taylor Inc. has acquired the Blackwell Book Services’ North America (BNA) and Australia-based James Bennett businesses. Baker & Taylor’s YBP Library Services will manage these businesses, and thus offer academic libraries the largest and most in-depth supply of scholarly materials in the world.

Also as part of the agreement, Blackwell U.K. acquired Baker & Taylor’s Lindsay and Croft business in the U.K.

READ ENTIRE MESSAGE FOR ANDREW HUTCHINGS (pdf)

A message from Baker & Taylor,  President of Library & Education, George Coe

It is my privilege to welcome you and your library to Baker & Taylor and YBP Library Services.

We at Baker & Taylor and YBP Library Services look forward to working closely with you throughout the transition of your account from Blackwell to YBP Library Services, but also in developing a long-term partnership that ensures your collection development objectives, whether print or electronic, and technical workflow needs are met today and in the future.

We greatly value our deep relationship with each library and consortia we serve. Our services are designed to support your staff and patrons. Like Blackwell, with many decades of experience, we draw from our rich background and understanding of the issues and challenges facing libraries and consortia. We are always offering new and creative ways to serve your ever-changing needs.

READ ENTIRE MESSAGE FROM GEORGE COE (pdf)

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Questions and Answers

Baker & Taylor Acquires Blackwell North America

The following have been prepared for our Blackwell Customers in the Americas, Asia, Middle East, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Rim.

What’s happening in this deal?

  • Baker & Taylor Inc., the world’s largest distributor of physical and digital books and entertainment products, has acquired the Blackwell Book Services’ North America (BNA) and Australia-based James Bennett businesses. Baker & Taylor’s YBP Library Services will take over these Blackwell businesses, and thus offer academic libraries the largest and most in-depth supply of scholarly materials in the world.
  • Also as part of the agreement, Blackwell U.K acquired YBP’s Lindsay and Croft business in the U.K.
  • YBP and Blackwell Ltd have entered into a reciprocal supply agreement under which Blackwell Ltd will supply U.K. published academic books to YBP and YBP will supply U.S. published academic books to Blackwell Ltd.

How will this acquisition affect my library?

  • This agreement adds greater value and services for all current YBP and Blackwell customers.

Read more about how this acquisition and how it will benefit both Blackwell and YBP customers. (Q&A PDF)